Hull Road Labour councillors will join the Police this Saturday (19th) for a student community day in the heart of Hull Road ward.
The day is an opportunity for students to get advice and guidance on a range of security and personal safety matters, as well as providing them with an opportunity to talk with councillors about the issues that are important to them.
The event will commence at 10am in the car park at the Co-Operative food store on Hull Road, and be followed by a session at Hull Road Park pavilion from Noon where Councillors Fiona Fitzpatrick and Neil Barnes will be in attendance
Coun. Fitzpatrick said:
“Students are a major and valued part of the local community in Hull Road ward and we’re delighted to have this further opportunity to meet and chat with them. As well as the council and the Police, there will also be a student housing organisation and York University Students Union present. Aside from the help and advice these organisations can give to students, we see our role as ward councillors to help and support students with any other issues they may have. They need to know that any difficulties they are having may be easily resolved by a quick email or phone call to us.
“We want to ensure that students know what is available to them and what they can do to fit in and be valued members of the local community. Our ward is a diverse one and students play an important role in that diversity, something we are keen to celebrate”.
Security of personal belongings, whether those at home or when out and about, is a key issue for students and for the Police. The day aims to get the message across that good security will help reduce the risk of belongings, such as laptops and bicycles, being stolen.
